EPA awards $400 million to help NYC-area ports reduce carbon footprint
This funding will enable container terminal operators to purchase zero-emission cargo handling equipment.
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States, tribes receive $16.45 billion from energy production to use for infrastructure, public safety improvements
This disbursement provides funding for states and tribes to tackle projects including construction and maintenance of public facilities.
Connecticut awarded $291 million for rail improvement projects
One of the projects will replace the 117-year-old Connecticut River Bridge.
WisDOT receives $72.8 million grant to improve freight and passenger rail service
This award is the largest non-highway discretionary grant and the largest rail grant WisDOT has received to date through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law.
Federal Highway Administration makes $43 million available for Hurricane Helene repairs
Some of the funding will be used to re-open and re-establish the roads and bridges in the national forests of North and South Carolina, Tennessee and Virginia.
Knoxville airport unveils $700 million improvement plan
McGhee Tyson Airport in Knoxville has announced a 10-year, $700 million expansion and renovation initiative, dubbed Flight Plan.
$798 million amendment pushes LA-area rail extension closer to finish line
The line is being built along the former Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe right-of-way purchased by Metro in the early 1990s.
FHWA making $876 million available to protect surface transportation from effects of climate change
Projects covered include making highways, public transportation, pedestrian facilities, ports and intercity passenger rail.
Massachusetts approves $600 million for rail and station upgrades
The funding will support the MBTA’s Track Improvement Program, supporting new Red and Orange Line cars, new Commuter Rail coaches and station construction
EPA awards Port of Oakland $322 million for zero-emissions upgrades
The grant comes from the EPA Clean Ports Program, and will be used to finance the purchase of zero-emissions equipment.
